Hi from AZ. Finally figured it out it’s 6 pm my time! But enjoyed reading about the discussions!

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If you don’t know the indigenous lands where you live, you can look it up here: https://native-land.ca/

Mojave land

Norm Conrad, Upper Skagit tribes, Mount Vernon

Alpana—-Greetings to everyone!

(join me on mastodon y'all)

https://mastodon.social/@rpardee

Hello from Bakersfield California.

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I want Katie to run for President some day.

Because she’s awesome! She’ll be 91 in 2024

Katie Porter is awesome!

Bernie ad others have been doing that for a long time. The Democratic Party machine marginalizes them, which is one of the main reasons the majority does not hold the power they should in this nation.

Bernie 'and' others.....

It's 5:30, I need to leave before 6pm....I was hoping we'd get into the main topic sooner.....

Alpana—Thank you Janine for joining us.

And you will get a recording of this event so you can catch what you miss...

I have a 7 pm each Wednesday so will drop off 5 minutes early but great information

Thank you Karen for your time.

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Yea, for female lawmakers!

Gen Z1997 – 201211 – 26Millennials1981 – 199627 – 42Gen X1965 – 198043 – 58

I found that Gen Z age is between 8 and 23....don't know the age range in that study might have been more specific to those of voting age.

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What about for California.

What about for California?

I’ve signed in Pro a couple of times on the same issue; the system doesn’t prevent it, and I got the same ‘ask’ from several sources.

o   SB 5047 – WA Voting Rights Act Enhancements – ACTION NEEDED: Sign in PRO before the public hearing on Jan 20th, 8 am (must sign in PRO at least 1 hour before the hearing) @ https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=Senate&mId=30391&aId=149078&caId=20354&tId=3&e o   Fix Democracy First & League of Women Voters of WA - Democracy Lobby Week 2023 – Feb 6-10 - https://lwvwa.org/event-4701721 o   Civic learning week - March 6-10, 2023 - https://civiclearningweek.org/ o   Citizen Connect - https://citizenconnect.us/

ah, that's good to know Julie--thanks!

Fix Democracy First - Donate @ https://www.fixdemocracyfirst.org/donate

Hi everyone, great to be with you, and here’s some of the research on fossil fuel lobbyists that I’ll be discussing: https://fossilfuellobbyists.org/

I’ve gotta run. Thank you..

Corporations!

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So if no one wins they have a guaranteed job!

I think he is saying that when an environmental organization hires a lobbyist for the petroleum industry, it is giving that lobbyist more access to green legislators. Is that it?

How does a lobbyist effectively work opposing sides?

I think that's right David--the idea here is to starve the fossil fuel industry of lobbying talent

I think?

The school districts listed are primarily Pierce County

It also begs the question about our municipalities, who also use lobbyists. Which may more likely represent builders, real estate, etc. But it is conceivable they are also representing oil particularly with decisions regarding LNG pipe lines in South Snohomish County (as an example).

Sure, we need lobbyists to advocate for interests - however… it seems a conflict of interest.

We know petroleum is a dirty industry

We really need discussions about "green" industries

“Bright Green Lies dismantles the illusion of ‘green’ technology"

https://www.brightgreenlies.com/

WA State has a very greenwashed energy system and positive public perception that is not warranted. Until recently I thought we use "hydro" and that's great then I learned about devastation of salmon habitats

Fossil Fuel Lobbyist List - https://fossilfuellobbyists.org/

Global Energy Monitor - https://globalenergymonitor.org/

Paging Mr. Constantine...

Global Energy Monitor - https://globalenergymonitor.org/

A 90 year old told me a while ago that she regretted that they didn’t do more back in the 60’s but they thought this would be happening in 100 years. They never thought they would have to deal with it in their lifetime.

If you have to be with them to make sure they are supporting your issue they way you want them to you might as well do it yourself.

That was my thought @Kathryn though it sounds like without them you can't get into the room

ALEC - https://alec.org/

I swear our biggest problem in America is we don’t place enough value on honesty and ethics! It’s OK to screw your neighbor!

Agreed!

Great stuff!

I missed the beginning, I am assuming we already talked about George Santos and gas stoves??

Thank you!

So eye-opening, Thank you!

Excellent inside info! Thanks so much

Thank you.

When representing two opposing groups, does it work out that when X who represents, say Environment and also Gas and Oil, meets with a representative on half of Environment does the dual background m ean that the rep understand that this is for show.

Great presentation. BTW, I was born in Tacoma. Not surprised with the Tacoma Schools decisions.

Super! Great offer

Alpana—Thank you James for the information.